Louis Bock
InvestorVenture Partner at Sante Ventures
Austin, Texas
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Louis Bock built a biotechnology practice at a historically tech-focused venture firm, backing early winners like Seagen and Horizon, and brings bench-to-business experience from Genentech/Gilead plus ASU tech-transfer board service.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- SantΓ© VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2014 β presentAustin, TX
- ZogenixBoard Director2006 β 2022San Diego, CA
- Skysong Innovations (SI)Board Director2005 β 2021Scottsdale, AZ
- PowervisionBoard Director2013 β 2019Belmont, CA
- Orexigen TherapeuticsBoard Director2005 β 2018San Diego, CA
- Molecular TemplatesBoard Director2013 β 2017Austin, TX
- CardiokinetixBoard Director2013 β 2017Menlo Park, CA
- Heat BiologicsBoard Director2013 β 2016Durham, NC
- New Century Hospice, Inc.Board Director2010 β 2014Dallas, TX
- Scale Venture PartnersPartner & Co-Founder1997 β 2014Foster City, CA
- Horizon Pharma plcBoard Director2005 β 2012Deerfield, IL
- Seattle GeneticsBoard Director1999 β 2002Seattle, WA
- Gilead SciencesSales Representative1996 β 1997Foster City, CA
- Gilead SciencesDirector, Corporate Development1995 β 1996Foster City, CA
- Gilead SciencesSenior Project Manager1992 β 1995Foster City, CA
- Gilead SciencesResearch Associate1989 β 1992Foster City, CA
- GenentechResearch Associate1987 β 1989South San Francisco, CA
Education
- San Francisco State UniversityMBA, Finance1990 β 1994
- California State University, ChicoBachelor of Science, Biology1983 β 1987
Skills & more
Start-ups3Biotechnology10Venture Capital1Life Sciences3Pharmaceutical Industry1Mergers & Acquisitions1Strategy4Corporate Development4Due Diligence1Entrepreneurship1
From Louis's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended San Francisco State University61
Ciara Campbell BowenExecutive Assistant at Sapphire VenturesJulie WalkerInvestor at True VenturesEmily RabbittInvestor at True VenturesStephanie WatkinsOperations at 8VCIndra HusfeldOffice and Finance Coordinator at Sierra VenturesCrystal TownsendManager at Buckhill Capital
+ 55 more
Also attended California State University, Chico21
Kaley PetullaExecutive Assistant at Bain Capital CryptoRebecca HarrisOperations / Finance at Standard CryptoMatthew DaughertyDirector at Golden EagleDoug WilliamsGeneral Partner at Empactful CapitalLindsey StilesInvestor at VMG PartnersAlexander Viterbo-HortenGeneral Partner of PSV Tech at PSV
+ 15 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Molecular Templates2
Also worked at Horizon Pharma plc3
Also worked at Seattle Genetics3
Investments
Board seats
Horizon TherapeuticsIterion TherapeuticsNew Century HospiceOrexigenPowervisionPrestwick PharmaceuticalsSeaGenSGX PharmaceuticalsSomaxonZogenix
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Sante Ventures
Alana Horowitz
Senior Associate at Sante Ventures
Allie Knauer
Venture Fellow at Sante Ventures
Ashley Seehusen
Venture Partner at Sante Ventures
Auriel August
Principal at Sante Ventures
Auriel August, MD
Principal at Sante Ventures
Brandon Felkins
Venture Fellow (Alumni) at Sante Ventures
Brendan Boland
Venture Fellow at Sante Ventures
Brooke Jones
Head of Capital Formation at Sante Ventures
Network1
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